Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST100
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX3 was introduced 6 months later than the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX3 matches up against the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung ST100
| CX3 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh CX3
| ST100 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+232k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST100
| CX3 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 offers external 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) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 and the ST100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and ST100.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung ST100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $329 | $250 |
