Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX1 vs the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.