Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX5 was manufactured 4 years before the NX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX5 grades versus the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX1
CX5 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh CX5
NX1 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX1
CX5 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NX1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $1,500 |