Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX100
- New Model is Samsung NX210
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX4 was announced 18 months prior to the NX200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX4 grades vs the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX200
CX4 | NX200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh CX4
NX200 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX200
CX4 | NX200 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer dimensions 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 NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX4 against the NX200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX200.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $211 | $818 |