Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX6 scores versus the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX6 compared to the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and NX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will show greater detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.