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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
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 SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX10 IS CX6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX6 SX10 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SX10 IS CX6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the CX6.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and CX6.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
34
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 600 grams (1.32 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 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 1 1
Price at launch $275 $595