Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 scores against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX mini
CX3 | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX3
NX mini | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | June 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX mini
CX3 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 against the NX mini.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and NX mini.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with more detail using its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 650 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $530 |