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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 4 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX6 scores vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX9V

 CX6 HX9V 
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh CX6

 HX9V CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX9V

 CX6 HX9V 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX6 vs the HX9V.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and HX9V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX9V
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $595 $328