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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CX3 was released 3 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX3 scores vs the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX1100

 CX3 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh CX3

 NX1100 CX3 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1100

 CX3 NX1100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 and the NX1100.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh CX3Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung NX1100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-04-11
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BC1030
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $600