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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was announced 22 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX3 matches up versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX1000

 CX3 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh CX3

 NX1000 CX3 
LaunchedApril 2012June 2010More modern by 22 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1000

 CX3 NX1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX3 against the NX1000.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX3 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh CX3Samsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung NX1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-04-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $388