Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was unveiled 24 months prior to the NX210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX4 grades vs the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got external measurements 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 compared to the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and NX210.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX4 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.