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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was brought out 5 years before the NX mini which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX2 grades vs the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX mini

 CX2 NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX2

 NX mini CX2 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX mini

 CX2 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys external 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) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 vs the NX mini.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and NX mini.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail having its extra 11.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
Samsung NX mini Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
38
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh CX2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung NX mini
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-20 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $341 $530