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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 7 months prior to the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX3 matches up vs the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung ST95

 CX3 ST95 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh CX3

 ST95 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST95

 CX3 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys physical 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 ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 vs the ST95.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and ST95.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
Samsung ST95 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (206g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh CX3Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $145