Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The CX5 was launched 3 years before the NX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX5 grades versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX5 versus the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and NX300.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.