Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 13 months prior to the DV150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX6 matches up versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 versus the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.