Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CX2 was released 3 years prior to the NX20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX2 scores vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung NX20
| CX2 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh CX2
| NX20 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX20
| CX2 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 compared to the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and NX20.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX20 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-70 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $341 | $1,100 |