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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released November 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was brought out 10 months after the ST30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX6 grades vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung ST30

 CX6 ST30 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh CX6

 ST30 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST30

 CX6 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the ST30.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and ST30.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The CX6 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer CX6 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST30
 Ricoh CX6Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-11-15 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.44 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 One One
Price at release $595 $55