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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was manufactured 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX2 grades against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB800F

 CX2 WB800F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB800F CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB800F

 CX2 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX2 versus the WB800F.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WB800F.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-20 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
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) 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $341 $300