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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX mini

 CX3 NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX3

 NX mini CX3 
IntroducedMarch 2014June 2010Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX mini

 CX3 NX mini 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
38
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh CX3Samsung NX mini
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