Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh CX6
SX530 HS | CX6 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX530 HS
CX6 | SX530 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX6
SX530 HS | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |