Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB350F

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX6 scores vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 versus the WB350F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.