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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was unveiled 4 months prior to the NX11 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX4 scores vs the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX11

 CX4 NX11 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh CX4

 NX11 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX11

 CX4 NX11 
LaunchedAugust 2010December 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 versus the NX11.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and NX11.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will offer more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
24
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery style - 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 Single Single
Retail price $211 $626