Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL720

Here is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX5 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and SL720.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL720 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.