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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released November 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 17 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX210 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX210 IS

 CX6 SX210 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2011June 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SX210 IS CX6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS against the CX6.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and CX6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $226 $595