Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL205

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 19 months later than the TL205 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX5 scores versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CX5 compared to the TL205.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and TL205.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL205 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.