Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX99

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was launched 7 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX6 matches up against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 offers outside dimensions 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX6 versus the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HX99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.