Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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![Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS/Canon-SX730-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 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
- Revealed November 2011
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX730 HS was released 5 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS grades vs the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh CX6
SX730 HS | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX730 HS
CX6 | SX730 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX6
SX730 HS | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS versus the CX6.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and CX6.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-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 SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-04-06 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $399 | $595 |