Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL720

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 4 months before the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX1 matches up against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 offers outer 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) and the Samsung SL720 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).

Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX1 and the SL720.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and SL720.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SL720 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.