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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The CX2 was announced 3 years prior to the NX200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX2 grades against the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX200

 CX2 NX200 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh CX2

 NX200 CX2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX200

 CX2 NX200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 versus the NX200.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and NX200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh CX2Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $341 $818