Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 15 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS scores against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS vs the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and CX6.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX50 HS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.