Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 4 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS matches up against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS versus the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and CX6.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.