Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
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Here, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX2 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX2 scores versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL205
| CX2 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh CX2
| TL205 | CX2 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL205
| CX2 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 against the TL205.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and TL205.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL205 to produce more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung TL205 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-08-20 | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $341 | $180 |