Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2011
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX5 was revealed 13 months earlier than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX5 scores vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX210
CX5 | NX210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh CX5
NX210 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX210
CX5 | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 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) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 and the NX210.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and NX210.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $399 | $625 |