Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was launched 17 months before the GR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX6 grades versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX6 vs the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and GR.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.