Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.