Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is PL65
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL620
CX4 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh CX4
SL620 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL620
CX4 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung SL620 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $211 | $200 |