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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 18 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 grades vs the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL100

 CX3 TL100 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL100 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL100

 CX3 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior 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 TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX3 versus the TL100.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and TL100.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL100 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $22