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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 2 months later than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX2 grades vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung SL720

 CX2 SL720 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh CX2

 SL720 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL720

 CX2 SL720 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside measurements 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 SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 compared to the SL720.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and SL720.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL720 to produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh CX2Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $341 $119