Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the NX20 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX5 grades vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has exterior dimensions 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 NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 versus the NX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and NX20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.