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Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison

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Ricoh CX6

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing CX6 and G9 X II, two Compact cameras from Ricoh and Canon. Ricoh CX6 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Ricoh CX6 was introduced to market in November 2011 and Canon G9 X II was launched in January 2017. As you can see, CX6 is 6 years older than G9 X II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-11-15
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm

Canon G9 X II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • 28-84 mm F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 8.2fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G9 X Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh CX6 over Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
LCD Resolution
1.230k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Weight
201 g vs 206 g 5 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 84mm 216 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10.7× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II over Ricoh CX6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
8.2fps vs 5.0fps 3.2 fps faster
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 4.0m 2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.81µm2 107% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Ricoh CX6 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh CX6 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh CX6 has external dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II. Canon G9 X II is 6mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Ricoh CX6 but it is also 2mm thicker.

Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II.

Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II.
Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh CX6 is 5g lighter than the Canon G9 X II but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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CX6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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CX6
G9 X II
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Ricoh CX6 nor Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh CX6 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Canon G9 X II has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

Canon G9 X II's sensor provides 10MP more than Ricoh CX6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the CX6 and G9 X II sensor size comparison.

Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II Cameras


As seen above, Canon G9 X II has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Ricoh CX6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh CX6 features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens whereas Canon G9 X II features a 28-84 mm F2-4.9 3x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Canon G9 X II is faster than Ricoh CX6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh CX6 has 216mm longer reach than the Canon G9 X II. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Canon G9 X II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

CX6
G9 X II
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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CX6
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

CX6
G9 X II
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

CX6
G9 X II
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G9 X II for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.2fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
84 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X II for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
201g
10.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh CX6 vs Canon G9 X II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh CX6 and Canon G9 X II scores compare:

Ricoh CX6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #149 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #701 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Canon G9 X II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #288 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X II has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh CX6 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh CX6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh CX6 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Brand Ricoh Canon
Announced 2011-11-15 2017-01-04
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×) 28-84 mm (3x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.6 F2-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 8.2 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 201g 206g
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm 98 x 58 x 31mm
Battery Life n/a 235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 65
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 522
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