Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL620
| CX3 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung 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 |
