Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The CX5 was unveiled 13 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX5 scores against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung PL200
CX5 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX5
PL200 | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL200
CX5 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and PL200.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $0 |