Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX1100

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.