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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 2 months after the SL102 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX1 scores against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung SL102

 CX1 SL102 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh CX1

 SL102 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL102

 CX1 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 vs the SL102.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL102 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh CX1Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $130