Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The CX6 was brought out 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the CX6 matches up against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outside measurements 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 GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 compared to the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The CX6 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger CX6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.