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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX1 IS grades versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX1 IS CX6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CX6 SX1 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011March 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SX1 IS CX6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the CX6.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and CX6 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and CX6.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (615g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (615 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $595