Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX300M

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was revealed 13 months earlier than the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX6 scores versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features outside 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX6 and the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and NX300M.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will render more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.