Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL620

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX5 grades versus the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX5 and the SL620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and SL620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SL620 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.