Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was launched 4 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX4 scores vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX4 versus the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.