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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 6 months after the TL210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX3 scores against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL210

 CX3 TL210 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL210 CX3 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL210

 CX3 TL210 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 against the TL210.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL210 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Samsung TL210
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $230