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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 11 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX3 matches up against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL220

 CX3 TL220 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL220 CX3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL220

 CX3 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 offers external 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) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 and the TL220.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and TL220.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL220 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer CX3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-13
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $90