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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX3 grades versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung DV300F

 CX3 DV300F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh CX3

 DV300F CX3 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung DV300F

 CX3 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 and the DV300F.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh CX3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-100 BP88
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $200