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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was introduced 16 months earlier than the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX2 matches up against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung PL210

 CX2 PL210 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh CX2

 PL210 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL210

 CX2 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 features outside dimensions 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the PL210.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and PL210.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to offer more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh CX2Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $341 $200