Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL720
CX4 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh CX4
SL720 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL720
CX4 | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |