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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 19 months after the TL320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX4 grades against the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL320

 CX4 TL320 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh CX4

 TL320 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL320

 CX4 TL320 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 and the TL320.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and TL320.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung TL320 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher CX4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
manual focus
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh CX4Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-02-23
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $211 $380