Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX4 was brought out 19 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung SL820
| CX4 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh CX4
| SL820 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung SL820
| CX4 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the CX4 and the SL820.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and SL820.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung SL820 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher CX4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called | - | IT100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.50 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 | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $211 | $280 |