Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Released August 2009
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX3000
CX2 | NX3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh CX2
NX3000 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX3000
CX2 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |