Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-1S

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX5 matches up against the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside dimensions 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 GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 vs the GX-1S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and GX-1S.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh CX5 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.