Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX6 was announced 9 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX6 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
CX6 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 0k | Crisper display (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh CX6
Galaxy Camera 3G | CX6 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | November 2011 | Newer by 9 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 3G
CX6 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $595 | $606 |