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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX5 was manufactured 19 months later than the CL80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX5 scores against the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung CL80

 CX5 CL80 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh CX5

 CL80 CX5 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung CL80

 CX5 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX5 and the CL80.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer CX5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Samsung CL80
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh CX5Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $400