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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon A900 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A900 was revealed 4 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A900 grades versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Ricoh CX6

 A900 CX6 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2011More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon A900

 CX6 A900 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Ricoh CX6

 A900 CX6 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 against the CX6.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and CX6.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger A900 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (289g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix A900Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 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
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $595