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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was revealed 11 months before the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX2 matches up vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung PL200

 CX2 PL200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX2

 PL200 CX2 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL200

 CX2 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 against the PL200.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and PL200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to provide extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh CX2Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-20 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $341 $0