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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
Samsung SL820
(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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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung SL820

 CX5 SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Samsung SL820
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh CX5Samsung 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