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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX6 matches up versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung GX-20

 CX6 GX-20 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2008More modern by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX6

 GX-20 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-20

 CX6 GX-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 and the GX-20.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GX-20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh CX6Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-11-15 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $595 $850