Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CX2 scores against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with external 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 and the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to resolve more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.