Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 9 months prior to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and CX6.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.