Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.