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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Launched December 2012
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The CX4 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the CX4 grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung EX2F

 CX4 EX2F 
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX4

 EX2F CX4 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung EX2F

 CX4 EX2F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the EX2F.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and EX2F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $211 $478