Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 8 months earlier than the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX6 matches up against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.