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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Launched November 2011
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was announced around the same time to the A65 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX6 matches up vs the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A65

 CX6 A65 
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Ricoh CX6

 A65 CX6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A65

 CX6 A65 
AnnouncedNovember 2011November 2011Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 features exterior 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 against the A65.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and A65.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX6 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Sony A65
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A65
 Ricoh CX6Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-11-15 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $595 $700