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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released November 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 18 months after the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX6 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CX6 HZ35W 
LaunchedNovember 2011June 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh CX6

 HZ35W CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ35W

 CX6 HZ35W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with 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 have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX6 against the HZ35W.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ35W to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh CX6Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-15 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 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 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $595 $300