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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 5 months prior to the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX4 scores versus the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST6500

 CX4 ST6500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh CX4

 ST6500 CX4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST6500

 CX4 ST6500 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing 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).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 and the ST6500.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh CX4Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $211 -