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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was manufactured 23 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX6 scores versus the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung TL205

 CX6 TL205 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh CX6

 TL205 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung TL205

 CX6 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 against the TL205.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and TL205.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL205 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh CX6Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-11-15 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $595 $180