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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Samsung TL205
(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
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL205

 CX2 TL205 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer 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 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung TL205
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh CX2Samsung 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