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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung ST6500

 CX1 ST6500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh CX1

 ST6500 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST6500

 CX1 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh CX1Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 -