Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX6

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 22 months prior to the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 scores vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and CX6.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M550 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.