Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL100
CX4 | TL100 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX4
TL100 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL100
CX4 | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |