Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
34
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
61
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX5 was released 21 months earlier than the NX1100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the CX5 grades versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX1100
CX5 | NX1100 |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh CX5
NX1100 | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | April 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX1100
CX5 | NX1100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX1100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and NX1100.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX1100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX1100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $600 |