Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung NX1
CX6 | NX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+194k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh CX6
NX1 | CX6 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | November 2011 | More recent by 34 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX1
CX6 | NX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $595 | $1,500 |