Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was manufactured 17 months before the ST6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX2 matches up against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX2 versus the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.