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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 13 months later than the TL225 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX4 grades against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL225

 CX4 TL225 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX4

 TL225 CX4 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL225

 CX4 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has outer 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) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 compared to the TL225.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung TL225 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern CX4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh CX4Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $211 $488