Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB30F

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 13 months earlier than the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX6 scores vs the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 against the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.