Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was released 4 years before the NX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outside measurements 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and NX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.