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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was brought out 14 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX4 scores versus the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL720

 CX4 SL720 
LaunchedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh CX4

 SL720 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720

 CX4 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 compared to the SL720.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL720 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX4 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
Samsung SL720 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh CX4Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-07-14
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.45 pounds) 168 gr (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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $211 $119