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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released November 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 17 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX6 matches up versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CX6 HZ25W 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX6

 HZ25W CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ25W

 CX6 HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 versus the HZ25W.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger CX6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh CX6Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-15 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 201 grams (0.44 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $595 $350