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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 20 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1400 grades vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Ricoh CX6

 A1400 CX6 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2011More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A1400

 CX6 A1400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX6

 A1400 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh CX6 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 change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 vs the CX6.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and CX6.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
28
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A1400Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 150 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $109 $595