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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was launched 11 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX6 matches up versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung WB700

 CX6 WB700 
RevealedNovember 2011December 2010More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k614kCrisper screen (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh CX6

 WB700 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB700

 CX6 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the CX6 and the WB700.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CX6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Samsung WB700 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh CX6Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) -
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $595 $300