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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 4 months later than the TL350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX3 matches up versus the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL350

 CX3 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL350 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL350

 CX3 TL350 
RevealedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has 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 TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX3 vs the TL350.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TL350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
Samsung TL350 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL350
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $400