Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was revealed 24 months before the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX6 matches up against the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 offers external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 against the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and NX2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.