Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and CX6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The SX120 IS was released 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Ricoh CX6
SX120 IS | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX120 IS
CX6 | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6
SX120 IS | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS against the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and CX6 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and CX6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lb) | 201 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $595 |