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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CX6 was brought out 13 months prior to the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX6 grades against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A99

 CX6 A99 
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Ricoh CX6

 A99 CX6 
ReleasedDecember 2012November 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A99

 CX6 A99 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the A99.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and A99.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony A99 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Sony A99 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Sony A99
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A99
 Ricoh CX6Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-11-15 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 812 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $595 $1,998