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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 3 months prior to the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX6 grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX10V

 CX6 HX10V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh CX6

 HX10V CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX10V

 CX6 HX10V 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the HX10V.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX10V
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $595 $616