Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX11

Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was launched 7 months later than the NX11 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX5 scores versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX5 compared to the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and NX11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.