Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung TL500
CX4 | TL500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh CX4
TL500 | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung TL500
CX4 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |