Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh PX

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was manufactured 4 months after the PX which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX6 scores versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 features external 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) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 compared to the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and PX.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.