Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung CL5

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively comparable but the CX6 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was brought out 2 years after the CL5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX6 matches up against the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and CL5.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh CX6 will show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern CX6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.