Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was announced 9 months before the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX5 scores vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with physical 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 versus the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.