Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX5 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 grades vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung SL30
CX5 | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh CX5
SL30 | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL30
CX5 | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 and the SL30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and SL30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent CX5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung SL30 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $93 |