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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 24 months before the MV800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX2 matches up versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung MV800

 CX2 MV800 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh CX2

 MV800 CX2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800

 CX2 MV800 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX2 and the MV800.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and MV800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh CX2Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $341 $499