Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Announced November 2011

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was manufactured 3 months after the CX6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh CX6
A3400 IS | CX6 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A3400 IS
CX6 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh CX6
A3400 IS | CX6 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS vs the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and CX6.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life | 180 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $595 |