Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL225
CX2 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX2
TL225 | CX2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Sharper display (+232k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL225
CX2 | TL225 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |