Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX4 scores versus the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 and the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GX-1L is 92 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh CX4 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.