Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 20 months before the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX2 scores against the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with external 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 ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX2 vs the ST93.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to provide extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.