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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S 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 GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 scores versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung GX-1S

 CX3 GX-1S 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2006More modern by 54 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh CX3

 GX-1S CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung GX-1S

 CX3 GX-1S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 versus the GX-1S.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh CX3 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer CX3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh CX3Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung GX-1S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2006-01-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model DB-100 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $850