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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 17 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX3 matches up against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL820

 CX3 SL820 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh CX3

 SL820 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL820

 CX3 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX3 versus the SL820.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and SL820.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL820 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher CX3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Samsung SL820
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh CX3Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $280