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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released November 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung SL202

 CX6 SL202 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh CX6

 SL202 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL202

 CX6 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 versus the SL202.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and SL202.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Samsung SL202
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh CX6Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $595 $140