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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 16 months prior to the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX2 grades vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST700

 CX2 ST700 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh CX2

 ST700 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST700

 CX2 ST700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 features physical 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) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the ST700.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST700
 Ricoh CX2Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung ST700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $341 $280