Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX200

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was announced 18 months prior to the NX200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX4 grades vs the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX4 against the NX200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.