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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung ST93

 CX2 ST93 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh CX2

 ST93 CX2 
IntroducedApril 2011August 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST93

 CX2 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh CX2Samsung ST93
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 -