Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TF1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 19 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX6 scores against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has got 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX6 and the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TF1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.