Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX100

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was brought out 13 months before the NX100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX2 grades against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX2 and the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and NX100.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.