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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was announced 3 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX4 matches up vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX1100

 CX4 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh CX4

 NX1100 CX4 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1100

 CX4 NX1100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 versus the NX1100.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and NX1100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX1100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
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 sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BC1030
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $211 $600