Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX5

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was announced 18 months later than the NX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX6 scores against the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with physical 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) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 versus the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.