Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX mini
CX2 | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX2
NX mini | CX2 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX mini
CX2 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |