Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.