Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX5 grades vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with exterior 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 NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 vs the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.