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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CX1 was manufactured 19 months prior to the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX1 matches up vs the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX100

 CX1 NX100 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh CX1

 NX100 CX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX100

 CX1 NX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 and the NX100.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and NX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (420 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery power (420 CIPA)
good resolution (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
built in image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh CX1Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-19 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $386