Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.