Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX3 grades against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 versus the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and NX210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.