Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Revealed August 2010
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX100
CX4 | NX100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh CX4
NX100 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX100
CX4 | NX100 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | September 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |