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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 17 months later than the T99 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX6 matches up versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony T99

 CX6 T99 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh CX6

 T99 CX6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T99

 CX6 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical measurements 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 T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 against the T99.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and T99.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Sony T99
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony T99
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-11-15 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $595 $179