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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh CX3

 Galaxy Camera 4G CX3 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX3 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh CX3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-08-29
Body design 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 measurements 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 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 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 All around 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $550