Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
Photography Glossary Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX5 was brought out 24 months after the TL220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX5 scores vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung TL220
| CX5 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh CX5
| TL220 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL220
| CX5 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 against the TL220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and TL220.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung TL220 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also Known as | - | ST500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $399 | $90 |