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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was manufactured 8 months after the TL100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX2 grades versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL100

 CX2 TL100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX2

 TL100 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL100

 CX2 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the TL100.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and TL100.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to give extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CX2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh CX2Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung TL100
Other name - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
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 One One
Retail cost $341 $22