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Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon S90
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh CX6

 S90 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon S90

 CX6 S90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011April 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh CX6

 S90 CX6 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
63
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot S90Ricoh CX6
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