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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX210

 CX3 NX210 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh CX3

 NX210 CX3 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX210

 CX3 NX210 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh CX3Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung NX210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-16 2012-08-14
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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