Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T99

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.