Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX6 was unveiled 3 years before the NX mini and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX6 matches up vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung NX mini
CX6 | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh CX6
NX mini | CX6 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | November 2011 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung NX mini
CX6 | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 versus the NX mini.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NX mini.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail having an extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-11-15 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20.5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 grams (0.44 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 650 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $595 | $530 |