Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
(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
- Revealed November 2011

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was released 20 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh CX6
SX160 IS | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX160 IS
CX6 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX6
SX160 IS | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and CX6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 photos | - |
Style 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 |
Launch price | $199 | $595 |