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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 19 months after the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX5 scores vs the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung TL210

 CX5 TL210 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh CX5

 TL210 CX5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL210

 CX5 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 and the TL210.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and TL210.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL210 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher CX5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh CX5Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $230