Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX3 matches up versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 against the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and NX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.