Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 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
- Revealed August 2010
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL225
CX4 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX4
TL225 | CX4 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+232k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL225
CX4 | TL225 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |