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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 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 PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 16 months before the PL120 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX2 matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung PL120

 CX2 PL120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh CX2

 PL120 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL120

 CX2 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 vs the PL120.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and PL120.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh CX2Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-20 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Cost at launch $341 $150