Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820
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34 Features
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34 Features
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX5 was manufactured 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX5 scores vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung SL820
| CX5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh CX5
| SL820 | CX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL820
| CX5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 and the SL820.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and SL820.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger CX5 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung SL820 |
| Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $280 |