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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX6 grades against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung SL102

 CX6 SL102 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh CX6

 SL102 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL102

 CX6 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the SL102.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and SL102.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer CX6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Samsung SL102
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh CX6Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $595 $130