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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was manufactured 17 months prior to the HX50V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX6 scores vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX50V

 CX6 HX50V 
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh CX6

 HX50V CX6 
IntroducedApril 2013November 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX50V

 CX6 HX50V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the HX50V.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Sony HX50V
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX50V
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-15 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at release $595 $439