Clicky

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The PX was manufactured 20 months after the CL80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PX matches up versus the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung CL80

 PX CL80 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh PX

 CL80 PX 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung CL80

 PX CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the PX vs the CL80.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and CL80.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh PX to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer PX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (160g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Ricoh PX vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh PXSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $400