Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 years before the NX mini and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX6 matches up vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 versus the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail having an extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.