Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL620

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 7 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX2 matches up against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX2 and the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and SL620.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL620 to render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CX2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.