Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 21 months before the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the I-10 grades versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Check the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 against the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and CX6.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax I-10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.