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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released November 2011
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The CX6 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A6000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX6 matches up against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A6000

 CX6 A6000 
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh CX6

 A6000 CX6 
AnnouncedApril 2014November 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A6000

 CX6 A6000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 versus the A6000.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and A6000.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony A6000
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Sony A6000
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A6000
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-11-15 2014-04-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 344 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $595 $548