Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was launched 3 months prior to the TX20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the TX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.