Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX3 matches up against the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 offers outside dimensions 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 NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 compared to the NX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and NX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.