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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

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
  • Revealed November 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was manufactured 3 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the CX6 grades against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX6 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh CX6

 GR Digital IV CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX6 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedNovember 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1230k1230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX6 against the GR Digital IV.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The CX6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good battery (390 per charge)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX6 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $595 $599