Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX6 matches up versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 and the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GX-20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.