Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX2 scores vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX1
CX2 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh CX2
NX1 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX1
CX2 | NX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has 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) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 vs the NX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and NX1.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-70 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $341 | $1,500 |