Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung NX30

Following is a extended review of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX2 matches up against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and NX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.