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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX5 grades vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung TL100

 CX5 TL100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh CX5

 TL100 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL100

 CX5 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX5 against the TL100.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher CX5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh CX5Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $22