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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was released 3 years after the CX6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 SX710 HS CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2011Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX710 HS

 CX6 SX710 HS 
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX6

 SX710 HS CX6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the CX6.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and CX6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 file 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 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 shots -
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $349 $595