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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was introduced very close to the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the CX2 matches up vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL225

 CX2 TL225 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX2

 TL225 CX2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL225

 CX2 TL225 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 vs the TL225.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and TL225.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL225 to render more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (187g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh CX2Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $341 $488