Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX2 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX2 matches up against the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX1100
CX2 | NX1100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh CX2
NX1100 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX1100
CX2 | NX1100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX2 compared to the NX1100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and NX1100.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX1100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2013-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Launch pricing | $341 | $600 |