Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX10
CX3 | NX10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh CX3
NX10 | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX10
CX3 | NX10 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | April 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
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.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |