Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX2000
CX3 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh CX3
NX2000 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 920k | Sharper screen (+232k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX2000
CX3 | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has got outside measurements 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 and the NX2000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NX2000.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor 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 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $599 |