Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120
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37 Features
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung PL120
| CX2 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh CX2
| PL120 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL120
| CX2 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Samsung 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 |