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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX300M and that is a fairly significant 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX1 grades vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX300M

 CX1 NX300M 
Screen resolution920k768kCrisper screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh CX1

 NX300M CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX300M

 CX1 NX300M 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 versus the NX300M.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and NX300M.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh CX1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung NX300M
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-19 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe 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 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $699