Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.