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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX120 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX120 IS

 CX6 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2009Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SX120 IS CX6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISRicoh CX6
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