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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 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 NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX10

 CX3 NX10 
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh CX3

 NX10 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10

 CX3 NX10 
LaunchedJune 2010April 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung NX10 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery life (400 shots)
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
24
offers face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh CX3Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung NX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $626