Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 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
- Revealed November 2011
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung ST600
CX6 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 1152k | Sharper display (+78k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh CX6
ST600 | CX6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST600
CX6 | ST600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |