Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 19 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX4 grades vs the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX4 against the SL620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and SL620.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger CX4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.