Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX6 was launched 4 months after the TX55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX6 grades against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony TX55
CX6 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh CX6
TX55 | CX6 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX55
CX6 | TX55 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 versus the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TX55.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $595 | $350 |