Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST93
CX2 | ST93 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh CX2
ST93 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST93
CX2 | ST93 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $341 | - |