Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX100
CX1 | NX100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh CX1
NX100 | CX1 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX100
CX1 | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |