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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 7 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX2 matches up versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung SL820

 CX2 SL820 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh CX2

 SL820 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL820

 CX2 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 features outside dimensions 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 SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 and the SL820.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and SL820.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to offer extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh CX2Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-20 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.50 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $341 $280