Clicky

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung WB850F

 CX2 WB850F 
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh CX2

 WB850F CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB850F

 CX2 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh CX2Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-20 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $341 $599