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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was manufactured 23 months after the ST600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the CX6 matches up against the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung ST600

 CX6 ST600 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1230k1152kSharper display (+78k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh CX6

 ST600 CX6 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST600

 CX6 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 compared to the ST600.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and ST600.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher CX6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (150g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh CX6Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX6 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $595 $330