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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
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 SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX540 HS CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2011More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX540 HS

 CX6 SX540 HS 
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX540 HS CX6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSRicoh CX6
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 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 205 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $595