Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST6500
CX4 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh CX4
ST6500 | CX4 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST6500
CX4 | ST6500 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |