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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the CX5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was launched 17 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX5 scores against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung EX2F

 CX5 EX2F 
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX5

 EX2F CX5 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011More recent by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung EX2F

 CX5 EX2F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the EX2F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and EX2F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $478