Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe CX3 was announced 6 months before the NX11 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX3 grades vs the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX11
CX3 | NX11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh CX3
NX11 | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX11
CX3 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | December 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 and the NX11.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NX11.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $329 | $626 |