Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX200

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was announced 3 months before the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX6 matches up against the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CX6 against the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NX200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.