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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was announced 20 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX4 matches up against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL102

 CX4 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh CX4

 SL102 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL102

 CX4 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 against the SL102.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and SL102.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer CX4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung SL102
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh CX4Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $211 $130