Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was introduced 20 months earlier than the NX200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX3 scores versus the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 vs the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and NX200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.