Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6
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92 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched April 2010
- Updated by Canon S95
(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
- Announced November 2011

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Canon S90 versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The S90 was brought out 19 months before the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S90 scores vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh CX6
S90 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon S90
CX6 | S90 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh CX6
S90 | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Canon S90 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S90 compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and CX6.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S90 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-08 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $595 |