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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 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 SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 15 months earlier than the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX130 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX130 IS

 CX6 SX130 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2010Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SX130 IS CX6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the CX6.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and CX6 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and CX6.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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