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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX6 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 CX6 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh CX6

 Galaxy Camera 2 CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 CX6 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh CX6Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-15 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $595 $400