Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 16 months earlier than the CX6 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X90 matches up against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 against the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and CX6.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X90 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.