Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Announced November 2011
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX280 HS was unveiled 17 months later than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh CX6
SX280 HS | CX6 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX280 HS
CX6 | SX280 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh CX6
SX280 HS | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the CX6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and CX6.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 201 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $325 | $595 |