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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled 17 months before the NX300M making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX5 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX300M

 CX5 NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kSharper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh CX5

 NX300M CX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX300M

 CX5 NX300M 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 vs the NX300M.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NX300M.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh CX5Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung NX300M
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe 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 10MP 20MP
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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal 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 Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 205g (0.45 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $699