Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W
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34 Features
38 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
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Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX6 was announced 23 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX6 matches up versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung HZ30W
| CX6 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh CX6
| HZ30W | CX6 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ30W
| CX6 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 vs the HZ30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and HZ30W.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ30W to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Ricoh CX6 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Other name | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $595 | $280 |