Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh CX6
A495 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A495
CX6 | A495 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 115k | Clearer display (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh CX6
A495 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |