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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was announced 2 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CX5 matches up vs the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung CL5

 CX5 CL5 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh CX5

 CL5 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung CL5

 CX5 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the CL5.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and CL5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh CX5 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh CX5Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $391