Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was unveiled 20 months later than the GX-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX2 matches up vs the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX2 compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and GX-20.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern CX2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.