Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX6 was manufactured 23 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX6 scores against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony TX7
CX6 | TX7 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh CX6
TX7 | CX6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX7
CX6 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the TX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and TX7.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The CX6 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger CX6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $595 | $300 |