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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

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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The SX230 HS was launched 3 months prior to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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 resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX230 HS CX6 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (223g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSRicoh 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