Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX20

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was revealed 5 months earlier than the NX20 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX6 matches up against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 versus the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NX20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX20 will produce more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.