Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The CX5 was manufactured 4 years before the NX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX5 grades versus the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.