Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX2 was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX2 grades versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB250F
CX2 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh CX2
WB250F | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 41 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB250F
CX2 | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 versus the WB250F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and WB250F.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $341 | $250 |