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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 7 months after the PL120 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX5 grades against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung PL120

 CX5 PL120 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh CX5

 PL120 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL120

 CX5 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 versus the PL120.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and PL120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher CX5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
fast max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh CX5Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung PL120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Retail price $399 $150