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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was introduced 5 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX1 scores against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX1100

 CX1 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh CX1

 NX1100 CX1 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX1100

 CX1 NX1100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 vs the NX1100.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (222g)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh CX1Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung NX1100
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-19 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $600