Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX1 grades versus the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CX1 against the ST6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and ST6500.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.