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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 13 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX4 matches up against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL220

 CX4 TL220 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh CX4

 TL220 CX4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL220

 CX4 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the TL220.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung TL220 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher CX4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung TL220
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh CX4Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $211 $90