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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX3 scores versus the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung GX-20

 CX3 GX-20 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2008More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX3

 GX-20 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung GX-20

 CX3 GX-20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 vs the GX-20.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and GX-20.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer CX3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh CX3Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung GX-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-06-16 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $850