Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.