Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB350F

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 5 years before the WB350F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX2 matches up vs the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 and the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.