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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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 RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was manufactured 2 months before the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RZ18 scores vs the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Ricoh CX6

 RZ18 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax RZ18

 CX6 RZ18 
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh CX6

 RZ18 CX6 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011November 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 and the CX6.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and CX6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (178g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio RZ18Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-12 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $210 $595