Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SH100

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX2 grades vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 and the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and SH100.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to offer more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.