Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX100

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was brought out within a month of the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 versus the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.