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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX1 matches up vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX20

 CX1 NX20 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh CX1

 NX20 CX1 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009Newer by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX20

 CX1 NX20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX1 compared to the NX20.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and NX20.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than others (341 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh CX1Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-19 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine 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 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $1,100