Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The CX2 was revealed 4 months before the TL240 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX2 grades versus the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung TL240
CX2 | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh CX2
TL240 | CX2 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung TL240
CX2 | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got 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) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX2 vs the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and TL240.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to show greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung TL240 |
Also called as | - | ST5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $341 | $171 |