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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was released 7 months later than the SL30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX2 scores versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung SL30

 CX2 SL30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh CX2

 SL30 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL30

 CX2 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 and the SL30.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and SL30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer CX2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh CX2Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185g (0.41 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $341 $93