Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX210

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was unveiled 4 years before the NX210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX2 scores vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the NX210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.