Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX100
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 July 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe CX5 was manufactured 11 months after the NX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX5 grades versus the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX100
| CX5 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh CX5
| NX100 | CX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX100
| CX5 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys 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 NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and NX100.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger CX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| 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 range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-100 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $386 |