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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the CX4 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was brought out 2 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX4 matches up vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL500

 CX4 TL500 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh CX4

 TL500 CX4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL500

 CX4 TL500 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside 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 TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 versus the TL500.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX4 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung TL500
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL500
 Ricoh CX4Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $211 $527