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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was announced 8 months later than the SL102 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX2 scores vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung SL102

 CX2 SL102 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh CX2

 SL102 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL102

 CX2 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 compared to the SL102.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and SL102.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung SL102 to deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent CX2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh CX2Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $341 $130