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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX5 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung SL202

 CX5 SL202 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh CX5

 SL202 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL202

 CX5 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys physical 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 SL202 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).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX5 vs the SL202.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent CX5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh CX5Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $140