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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB210

 CX2 WB210 
Screen resolution920k1kClearer screen (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh CX2

 WB210 CX2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB210

 CX2 WB210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung WB210
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB210
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