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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 2 years later than the T900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX6 scores vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony T900

 CX6 T900 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh CX6

 T900 CX6 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T900

 CX6 T900 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 versus the T900.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and T900.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony T900 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Sony T900
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony T900
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-11-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $595 $300