Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was revealed 14 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 matches up versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 against the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and GX-20.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.