Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6
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48 Features
63 Overall
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92 Imaging
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Released July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 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
- Introduced November 2011
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh CX6
SX740 HS | CX6 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | November 2011 | Fresher by 82 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SX740 HS
CX6 | SX740 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX6
SX740 HS | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the CX6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and CX6.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
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 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 | 265 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $595 |