Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX2 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX2 scores vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB210
CX2 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 1k | Clearer screen (+919k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh CX2
WB210 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB210
CX2 | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has physical dimensions 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX2 against the WB210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WB210.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $341 | $279 |