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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS grades vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 A3500 IS CX6 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2011More recent by 14 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A3500 IS

 CX6 A3500 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh CX6

 A3500 IS CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS offers physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS vs the CX6.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and CX6.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
68
lighter than others (135g)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $115 $595