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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was announced 13 months earlier than the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 matches up against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung EX2F

 CX6 EX2F 
Screen resolution1230k0kClearer screen (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX6

 EX2F CX6 
IntroducedDecember 2012November 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung EX2F

 CX6 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 and the EX2F.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh CX6Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $595 $478