Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(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
- Launched November 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Ricoh CX6
| SX230 HS | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX230 HS
| CX6 | SX230 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh CX6
| SX230 HS | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
| Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and CX6.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX230 HS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-5L | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $399 | $595 |