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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
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
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was launched 10 months before the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G12 matches up versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh CX6

 G12 CX6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon G12

 CX6 G12 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011Fresher by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX6

 G12 CX6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G12 vs the CX6.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and CX6 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and CX6.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The G12 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
60
better than average battery power (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $595