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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung WB50F

 CX6 WB50F 
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh CX6

 WB50F CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2011Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB50F

 CX6 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 compared to the WB50F.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh CX6Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $595 $180