Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SL820
| CX3 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung 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 |