Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung PL200

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 17 months later than the PL200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX6 matches up versus the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 versus the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.