Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30
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![Ricoh CX4 front Ricoh CX4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX4/Ricoh-CX4-front.jpg)
![Samsung NX30 front Samsung NX30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX30/Samsung-NX30-front.jpg)
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63 Features
85 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The CX4 was revealed 4 years before the NX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX4 grades versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX30
CX4 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh CX4
NX30 | CX4 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX30
CX4 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 provides outside 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 NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 against the NX30.
![Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX4-vs-Samsung-NX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX30.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX4-vs-Samsung-NX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX4-vs-Samsung-NX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMeIV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
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 | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $211 | $699 |