Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was manufactured 17 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX2 grades against the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and ST90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to produce greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.