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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Samsung SH100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung SH100

 CX3 SH100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh CX3

 SH100 CX3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SH100

 CX3 SH100 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and SH100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung SH100
 Ricoh CX3Samsung SH100
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