Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST700
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST700 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX3 was revealed 6 months earlier than the ST700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up versus the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung ST700
| CX3 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh CX3
| ST700 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST700
| CX3 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 versus the ST700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and ST700.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung ST700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung ST700 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $329 | $280 |