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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX400V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX6 grades versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX400V

 CX6 HX400V 
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Ricoh CX6

 HX400V CX6 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2011Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX400V

 CX6 HX400V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 vs the HX400V.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and HX400V.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (201g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (660g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX400V
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-15 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $595 $448