Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 16 months earlier than the CX6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and CX6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX20 IS to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.