Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL225

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.