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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB250F

 CX2 WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB250F CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB250F

 CX2 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB250F
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