Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL210

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung TL210. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

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.

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

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.