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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was brought out 19 months later than the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX4 grades against the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL202

 CX4 SL202 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh CX4

 SL202 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL202

 CX4 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 and the SL202.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and SL202.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern CX4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
27
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh CX4Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 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 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $211 $140