Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL210

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was announced 7 months after the PL210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX5 grades against the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys 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 PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX5 against the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and PL210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CX5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.