Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.