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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX2 scores vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB35F

 CX2 WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB35F CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB35F

 CX2 WB35F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CX2 compared to the WB35F.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and WB35F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-70 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $341 $130