Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was revealed 13 months earlier than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX5 scores vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 provides 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 and the NX210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and NX210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.