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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was brought out within a month of the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX100

 CX4 NX100 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh CX4

 NX100 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX100

 CX4 NX100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 versus the NX100.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery power (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
has image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $211 $386