Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX5
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
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Below, we are looking at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe CX3 was revealed around the same time to the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 matches up vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung NX5
| CX3 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh CX3
| NX5 | CX3 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung NX5
| CX3 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 features external 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX3 compared to the NX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NX5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 grams (0.45 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $329 | $499 |
