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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled about the same time to the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX3 scores vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung PL200

 CX3 PL200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX3

 PL200 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL200

 CX3 PL200 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CX3 against the PL200.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and PL200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh CX3Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
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 range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $0