Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung GX-1S
CX3 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh CX3
GX-1S | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung GX-1S
CX3 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |