Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 7 months after the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX5 scores versus the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 against the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and ST6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.