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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the CX3 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses different sensor size.

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The CX3 was released 16 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX3 matches up vs the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung CL5

 CX3 CL5 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh CX3

 CL5 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5

 CX3 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 and the CL5.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and CL5.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh CX3 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern CX3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh CX3Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" 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-100 -
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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $391