Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST30

Following is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the CX2 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was announced 17 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX2 scores against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 provides outer dimensions 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and ST30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST30 will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.