Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST95

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was manufactured 10 months later than the ST95 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX6 grades vs the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has outer measurements 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 ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 vs the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and ST95.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.