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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL500

 CX3 TL500 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh CX3

 TL500 CX3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL500

 CX3 TL500 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
64
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL500
 Ricoh CX3Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $527