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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was unveiled 24 months prior to the NX210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX4 grades vs the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX210

 CX4 NX210 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh CX4

 NX210 CX4 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX210

 CX4 NX210 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 compared to the NX210.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and NX210.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX4 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung NX210
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh CX4Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung NX210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-08-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $211 $625