Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Other Name is ST500

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The CX6 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX6 grades vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung TL220
CX6 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh CX6
TL220 | CX6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung TL220
CX6 | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX6 versus the TL220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TL220.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL220 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger CX6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung TL220 |
Alternative name | - | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | SLB-07A |
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 | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $595 | $90 |