Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Introduced December 2012
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the CX3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX3 was announced 3 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX3 scores versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung EX2F
CX3 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX3
EX2F | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung EX2F
CX3 | EX2F | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX3 and the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and EX2F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $478 |