Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 months after the NX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX3 matches up against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides 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) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 compared to the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NX10.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.