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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX6 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung HZ10W

 CX6 HZ10W 
ReleasedNovember 2011May 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX6

 HZ10W CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ10W

 CX6 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides physical 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX6 vs the HZ10W.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern CX6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh CX6Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $595 $300