Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 20 months after the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D20 matches up versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 vs the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and CX6.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon D20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent D20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.