Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Released June 2010
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung TL500
CX3 | TL500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh CX3
TL500 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung TL500
CX3 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |