Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 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
- Released November 2011
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Ricoh CX6 | Samsung 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 |