Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000
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32 Features
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89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CX2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX2 scores against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX2000
CX2 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh CX2
NX2000 | CX2 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 52 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Clearer display (+232k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX2000
CX2 | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX2 vs the NX2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and NX2000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $341 | $599 |