Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX3 was revealed 6 months prior to the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades versus the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SH100
CX3 | SH100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh CX3
SH100 | CX3 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SH100
CX3 | SH100 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX3 and the SH100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and SH100 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and SH100.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung SH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4230 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $200 |