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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 22 months prior to the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 A3100 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A3100 IS

 CX6 A3100 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh CX6

 A3100 IS CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the CX6.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and CX6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $595