Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX5
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX5 was brought out 14 months after the NX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX5 scores vs the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX5
| CX5 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh CX5
| NX5 | CX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX5
| CX5 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the NX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and NX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will deliver more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer CX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
| 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 | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 400 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $499 |