Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.