Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX9

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was launched 17 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX6 grades against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got physical 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) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX6 versus the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and TX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX9 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern CX6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.