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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 17 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX3 matches up vs the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL620

 CX3 SL620 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh CX3

 SL620 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL620

 CX3 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX3 against the SL620.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and SL620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
23
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh CX3Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $200