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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was released 3 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX5 grades versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX30

 CX5 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh CX5

 NX30 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX30

 CX5 NX30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX30.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NX30.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Samsung NX30
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh CX5Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 375 grams (0.83 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $699