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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 2 years after the SL620 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung SL620

 CX6 SL620 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009More modern by 34 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh CX6

 SL620 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL620

 CX6 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has outer 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 SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 and the SL620.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung SL620 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher CX6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
66
lighter than average (201g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh CX6Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-02-17
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $595 $200