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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 5 years prior to the WB2200F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX2 scores vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB2200F

 CX2 WB2200F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB2200F CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB2200F

 CX2 WB2200F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outer measurements 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX2 versus the WB2200F.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $341 $599