Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6
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![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
(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
- Announced November 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The E85 was introduced 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E85 grades vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh CX6
E85 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax E85
CX6 | E85 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX6
E85 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 has got external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E85 and the CX6.
![Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and CX6.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax E85 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Ricoh-CX6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-09-17 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
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 | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | D-LI95 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $595 |