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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung SL30

 CX5 SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh CX5

 SL30 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL30

 CX5 SL30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh CX5Samsung SL30
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