Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
CX6 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1037k | Clearer display (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh CX6
Galaxy Camera 2 | CX6 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | November 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |