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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 16 months prior to the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX2 scores against the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB700

 CX2 WB700 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh CX2

 WB700 CX2 
RevealedDecember 2010August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB700

 CX2 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX2 against the WB700.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others (185g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-20 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $341 $300