Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX6 was brought out 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX6 scores against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung GX-1S
CX6 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | January 2006 | More recent by 71 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+1020k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh CX6
GX-1S | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-1S
CX6 | GX-1S | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 vs the GX-1S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GX-1S.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX6 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh CX6 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung GX-1S |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-11-15 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $595 | $850 |