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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
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
  • Announced November 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX280 HS CX6 
AnnouncedMarch 2013November 2011More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX280 HS

 CX6 SX280 HS 
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX280 HS CX6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh CX6
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