Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST600

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 19 months later than the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX5 grades against the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX5 compared to the ST600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and ST600.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.