Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST700

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

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.

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

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.