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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 2 years after the TL320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung TL320

 CX5 TL320 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh CX5

 TL320 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL320

 CX5 TL320 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 against the TL320.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and TL320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL320 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger CX5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh CX5Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
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 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $380