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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX1 was manufactured very close to the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 scores versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung SL820

 CX1 SL820 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh CX1

 SL820 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL820

 CX1 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 and the SL820.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and SL820.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung SL820 to render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung SL820
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh CX1Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $280