Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX2 grades against the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX500
CX2 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh CX2
NX500 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | August 2009 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX500
CX2 | NX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 compared to the NX500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and NX500.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 28MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $341 | $800 |