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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Released November 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 22 months after the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS grades vs the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX510 HS CX6 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2011More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX510 HS

 CX6 SX510 HS 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX510 HS CX6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS and the CX6.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and CX6 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and CX6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX510 HS to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh CX6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 1 1
Launch price $249 $595