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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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 SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX530 HS CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2011Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX530 HS

 CX6 SX530 HS 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX530 HS CX6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the CX6.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and CX6.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (1.6 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
55
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (201g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSRicoh CX6
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $595