Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The CX6 was brought out 5 months before the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX6 scores against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX200V
CX6 | HX200V | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX6
HX200V | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX200V
CX6 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 versus the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HX200V.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-11-15 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $595 | $480 |