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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ST150F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX2 scores against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST150F

 CX2 ST150F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh CX2

 ST150F CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST150F

 CX2 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 versus the ST150F.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $341 $300