Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX1000

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was introduced 5 months prior to the NX1000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX6 matches up versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 compared to the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.