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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax H90 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 21 months earlier than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the H90 matches up versus the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh CX6

 H90 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax H90

 CX6 H90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh CX6

 H90 CX6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax H90 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the H90 against the CX6.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and CX6.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax H90 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI68 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $595