Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 2 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-12 grades against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the CX6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.