Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 18 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX3 grades versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 compared to the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and SL102.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent CX3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.