Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX6 grades versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 has physical measurements 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 WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 compared to the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WB1100F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.