Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was released 20 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX4 scores versus the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 vs the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind in sensor tech.