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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was revealed 6 months later than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX3 matches up against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung CL80

 CX3 CL80 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh CX3

 CL80 CX3 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL80

 CX3 CL80 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 against the CL80.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and CL80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (160g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh CX3Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
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-100 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $400