Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung CL5
CX3 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh CX3
CL5 | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5
CX3 | CL5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |