Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX5 was announced 24 months later than the TL225 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX5 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung TL225
CX5 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh CX5
TL225 | CX5 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Sharper display (+232k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL225
CX5 | TL225 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 and the TL225.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and TL225.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL225 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer CX5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung TL225 |
Other name | - | ST550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
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, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
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 All around 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-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $488 |