Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M 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)
- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX300M
CX1 | NX300M | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 768k | Crisper screen (+152k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh CX1
NX300M | CX1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX300M
CX1 | NX300M | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |