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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung SL30

 CX6 SL30 
ReleasedNovember 2011February 2009More recent by 34 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh CX6

 SL30 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL30

 CX6 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the CX6 compared to the SL30.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and SL30.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher CX6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh CX6Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $595 $93