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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Launched November 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E90 scores versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh CX6

 E90 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax E90

 CX6 E90 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX6

 E90 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E90 against the CX6.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and CX6.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-25 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $100 $595