Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Revealed November 2011

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6500 was released 14 months later than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6500 matches up against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh CX6
S6500 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S6500
CX6 | S6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX6
S6500 | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S6500 against the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and CX6.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S6500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 201g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 ID | SLB-10A | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $595 |