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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was introduced 13 months before the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX6 matches up against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung WB250F

 CX6 WB250F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh CX6

 WB250F CX6 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2011More recent by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB250F

 CX6 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want 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") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 vs the WB250F.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh CX6Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $595 $250