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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST100

 CX2 ST100 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh CX2

 ST100 CX2 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST100

 CX2 ST100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung ST100
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh CX2Samsung ST100
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