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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 11 months later than the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX6 scores against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung PL120

 CX6 PL120 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh CX6

 PL120 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung PL120

 CX6 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 features external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 against the PL120.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and PL120.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher CX6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh CX6Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $595 $150