Ricoh CX6 vs Sony H55

Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 18 months later than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX6 matches up versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around 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) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 and the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and H55.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.