Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX300M and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX3 scores versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.