Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the CX3 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was manufactured about the same time to the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX3 matches up vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior 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) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 compared to the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and TL500.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The CX3 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier.