Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2100 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.