Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
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Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX3 was unveiled 6 months later than the TL240 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX3 grades vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL240
| CX3 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh CX3
| TL240 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL240
| CX3 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 and the TL240.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and TL240.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 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 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | SLB-11A |
| 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, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $329 | $171 |