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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung DV150F

 CX6 DV150F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh CX6

 DV150F CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung DV150F

 CX6 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh CX6Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $595 $150