Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX2000

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled 3 years before the NX2000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX5 scores vs the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX5 against the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.