Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX30
CX3 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh CX3
NX30 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX30
CX3 | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 375g (0.83 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $329 | $699 |