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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX2 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB30F

 CX2 WB30F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB30F CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB30F

 CX2 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX2 against the WB30F.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 One One
Pricing at launch $341 $180