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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was unveiled 5 years before the NX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX4 matches up vs the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX1

 CX4 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh CX4

 NX1 CX4 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1

 CX4 NX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 compared to the NX1.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and NX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $211 $1,500