Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung NX500

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX4 matches up vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 compared to the NX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and NX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will render greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.