Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX5 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.