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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was launched 3 years prior to the CX6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh CX6

 CX1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh CX1

 CX6 CX1 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 33 months
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX6

 CX1 CX6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX1 and the CX6.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and CX6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh CX6 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX6
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-19 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 DB-70 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $595