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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX20

 CX5 NX20 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh CX5

 NX20 CX5 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2011Newer by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX20

 CX5 NX20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh CX5Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $1,100