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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL102

 CX3 SL102 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh CX3

 SL102 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL102

 CX3 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh CX3Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $130