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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX6 matches up against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CX6 HZ15W 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh CX6

 HZ15W CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ15W

 CX6 HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has got physical dimensions 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 HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the HZ15W.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (249g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh CX6Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical 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 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 model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $595 $330