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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled within a month of the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX1 grades versus the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung SL620

 CX1 SL620 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh CX1

 SL620 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL620

 CX1 SL620 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the SL620.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and SL620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung SL620 to deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh CX1Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $200