Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX11

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was unveiled 22 months before the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 compared to the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and NX11.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX11 will resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.