Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.