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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 12 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 grades vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL720

 CX3 SL720 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh CX3

 SL720 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL720

 CX3 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 against the SL720.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and SL720.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL720 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer CX3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (206g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh CX3Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $119