Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX6
SX1 IS | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX1 IS
CX6 | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX6
SX1 IS | CX6 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |