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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured at a similar time to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX1 matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung SL202

 CX1 SL202 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh CX1

 SL202 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL202

 CX1 SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX1 versus the SL202.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung SL202 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung SL202
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh CX1Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $140