Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 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
- Revealed July 2011
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung CL5
CX5 | CL5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh CX5
CL5 | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung CL5
CX5 | CL5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |