Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 17 months after the CX6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS versus the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX270 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.