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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was brought out 9 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX6 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1230k0kCrisper display (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh CX6

 Galaxy Camera 4G CX6 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2011More recent by 9 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh CX6Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $595 $550