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Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh PX and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PX matches up versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung TL225

 PX TL225 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh PX

 TL225 PX 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung TL225

 PX TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX versus the TL225.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and TL225.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer PX should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (187g)
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh PXSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $488