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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung PL200

 CX5 PL200 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX5

 PL200 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL200

 CX5 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh CX5Samsung PL200
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