Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200
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34 Features
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![Ricoh CX6 front Ricoh CX6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX6/Ricoh-CX6-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200/Sony-A200-front.jpg)
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50 Features
38 Overall
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Released July 2008
- Successor is Sony A230
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The CX6 was introduced 3 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX6 matches up vs the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A200
CX6 | A200 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2008 | More modern by 41 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh CX6
A200 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A200
CX6 | A200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has got physical 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) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 compared to the A200.
![Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 size comparison Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX6-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.
![Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX6-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and A200.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The CX6 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern CX6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX6-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX6-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 572 grams (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $595 | $100 |