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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 11 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX3 matches up against the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL225

 CX3 TL225 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL225 CX3 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL225

 CX3 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX3 against the TL225.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TL225.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL225 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
really wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 187 grams (0.41 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 Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $488