Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released November 2011

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was launched 7 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh CX6
SX150 IS | CX6 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX150 IS
CX6 | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX6
SX150 IS | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and CX6.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 201 grams (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 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 life | 130 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $595 |