Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Announced February 2016
- Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS matches up against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh CX6
SX720 HS | CX6 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX720 HS
CX6 | SX720 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX6
SX720 HS | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the CX6.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and CX6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $379 | $595 |