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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 7 months prior to the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX3 grades vs the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung ST6500

 CX3 ST6500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh CX3

 ST6500 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST6500

 CX3 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 versus the ST6500.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and ST6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
Samsung ST6500 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh CX3Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (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-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $329 -