Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20
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34 Features
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83 Imaging
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung NX20
CX5 | NX20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh CX5
NX20 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX20
CX5 | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |