Clicky

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A495 was introduced 22 months earlier than the CX6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A495 scores against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh CX6

 A495 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A495

 CX6 A495 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 22 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k115kClearer display (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh CX6

 A495 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A495 against the CX6.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A495Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (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 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 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $109 $595