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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX3 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CX3 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh CX3

 Galaxy Camera CX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CX3 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features external measurements 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 Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 against the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh CX3Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $450