Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX4 was introduced 20 months earlier than the NX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung NX20
CX4 | NX20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh CX4
NX20 | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX20
CX4 | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX4 vs the NX20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and NX20.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $211 | $1,100 |