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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was manufactured 20 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX4 matches up versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL100

 CX4 TL100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX4

 TL100 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL100

 CX4 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 versus the TL100.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and TL100.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL100 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent CX4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh CX4Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung TL100
Other name - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $211 $22