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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung NX2000

 CX1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh CX1

 NX2000 CX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k920kClearer screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX2000

 CX1 NX2000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh CX1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung NX2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-19 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $599