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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 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 TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 6 months later than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX3 scores versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL205

 CX3 TL205 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL205 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL205

 CX3 TL205 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 offers 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) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 versus the TL205.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and TL205.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL205 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $180