Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The CX6 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the ST150F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX6 scores vs the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung ST150F
CX6 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh CX6
ST150F | CX6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST150F
CX6 | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outside dimensions 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 ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX6 against the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and ST150F.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung ST150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $595 | $300 |