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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX2 matches up against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX30

 CX2 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh CX2

 NX30 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30

 CX2 NX30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides 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) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the NX30.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and NX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh CX2Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung NX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-20 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $341 $699