Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX1 was announced 15 months earlier than the NX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the CX1 matches up versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX5
CX1 | NX5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh CX1
NX5 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX5
CX1 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 vs the NX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and NX5.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Samsung NX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-19 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 400 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $499 |