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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was launched 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX6 matches up versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony RX1R II

 CX6 RX1R II 
Screen resolution1230k1229kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh CX6

 RX1R II CX6 
AnnouncedOctober 2015November 2011Newer by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony RX1R II

 CX6 RX1R II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the RX1R II.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and RX1R II.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
high MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
63
high MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
high MP (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than average (507 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2015-10-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $595 $3,300