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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony A200
(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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A200

 CX6 A200 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2008More modern by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh CX6

 A200 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A200

 CX6 A200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony A200
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony A200 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Sony A200
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
9
no video
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A200
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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