Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX300M and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX1 grades vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and NX300M.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.