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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung TL240

 CX1 TL240 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh CX1

 TL240 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL240

 CX1 TL240 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh CX1Samsung TL240
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