Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX20

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.