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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was launched 5 years before the NX3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX2 scores against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX3000

 CX2 NX3000 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh CX2

 NX3000 CX2 
AnnouncedMay 2014August 2009Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX3000

 CX2 NX3000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the NX3000.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (230g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (230g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh CX2Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-20 2014-05-26
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $341 $897