Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX mini
CX4 | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX4
NX mini | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX mini
CX4 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |