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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 2 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX1 scores versus the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung TL100

 CX1 TL100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX1

 TL100 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL100

 CX1 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the TL100.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL100 to show extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (219g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh CX1Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2009-01-08
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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $22