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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 7 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX2 scores vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung SL202

 CX2 SL202 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh CX2

 SL202 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL202

 CX2 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 against the SL202.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and SL202.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SL202 to render greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern CX2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh CX2Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $341 $140