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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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 X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X70 grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh CX6

 X70 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax X70

 CX6 X70 
LaunchedNovember 2011March 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX6

 X70 CX6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 and the CX6.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and CX6 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and CX6.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X70 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
35
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax X70Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-02 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $595