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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was manufactured 4 years before the NX mini and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX4 scores versus the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX mini

 CX4 NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX4

 NX mini CX4 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX mini

 CX4 NX mini 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 and the NX mini.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and NX mini.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
75
great battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX mini
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-19 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 650 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $211 $530