Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX2 scores versus the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 vs the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh CX2 will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern CX2 provides an edge in sensor technology.