Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was announced 4 months before the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX2 grades versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST100
CX2 | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh CX2
ST100 | CX2 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Clearer display (+232k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST100
CX2 | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the ST100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and ST100.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to result in greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $341 | $250 |