Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX1 was unveiled 10 months prior to the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX1 grades vs the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung TL240
CX1 | TL240 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh CX1
TL240 | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL240
CX1 | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 vs the TL240.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and TL240.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to resolve more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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-70 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $171 |