Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST65

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 10 months after the ST65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX6 matches up vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX6 compared to the ST65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.