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Ricoh CX6 Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 3200
    • 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 5 fps continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm
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    Ricoh CX6 Overview

    First introduced in November 2011 , Ricoh CX6 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 lens.

    Ricoh CX6 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Ricoh CX6 has an Overall Score of 42/100 and ranked #170 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #677 out of 1226 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Ricoh CX6 Physical Specs
    Ricoh CX6 weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) and has external dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 29mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Ricoh CX6 with the dimensions:

    Ricoh CX6 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Ricoh CX6 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Ricoh CX6, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Ricoh CX6 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Ricoh CX6 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Ricoh CX6 with its main competitors:

    Ricoh CX6 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs CX6 Thickness vs CX6
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Panasonic ZS50
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    243g 42g heavier 34mm 5mm thicker
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Ricoh CX4
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    205g 4g heavier 29mm equal thickness
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Ricoh CX5
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    205g 4g heavier 29mm equal thickness
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Nikon D700
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    1074g 873g heavier 77mm 48mm thicker
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Sony A65
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    622g 421g heavier 81mm 52mm thicker
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Panasonic ZS60
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    282g 81g heavier 38mm 9mm thicker
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Fujifilm X-E2S
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    350g 149g heavier 37mm 8mm thicker
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Casio EX-10
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    384g 183g heavier 49mm 20mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Ricoh CX6 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Ricoh CX6 Sensor and Photography Features

    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. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2. CX6 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 but unfortunately, Ricoh CX6 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Ricoh CX6 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Ricoh CX6 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Ricoh CX6's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Ricoh CX6 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Ricoh CX6 Lens

    Ricoh CX6 features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 300mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    CX6
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    CX6
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    CX6
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    CX6
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    CX6 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Ricoh CX6's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Ricoh CX6 LCD

    Ricoh CX6 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Ricoh CX6 back view and LCD

    CX6 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Ricoh CX6 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Ricoh CX6 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Ricoh CX6 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Panasonic ZS50
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Ricoh CX4
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Ricoh CX5
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Nikon D700
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    None 1000shots No No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Sony A65
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    1920 x 1080 560shots No No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Panasonic ZS60
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    3840 x 2160 320shots Yes No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Fujifilm X-E2S
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Ricoh CX6 Camera Casio EX-10
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    1920 x 1080 455shots Yes No No

    Ricoh CX6 Video Features

    With Ricoh CX6, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    CX6 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Ricoh CX6 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Ricoh CX6 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Ricoh CX6 can shoot continuously at max speed of 5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately CX6 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Ricoh CX6 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Ricoh CX6 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Ricoh CX6 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    1.230k dots LCD Resolution
    201g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    300mm Good Tele Lens
    AE Bracketing
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.60
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    What type of Photography is Ricoh CX6 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Ricoh CX6 in 5 different photography areas.

    Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh CX6 has a score of 32 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theCX6.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

    Ricoh CX6 has a score of 67 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

    Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

    Ricoh CX6 has a score of 24 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theCX6.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    300 mm Tele Lens
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

    Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

    Ricoh CX6 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    201g
    10.7X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

    Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography

    Ricoh CX6 has a score of 22 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theCX6.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography
    Ricoh CX6 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Ricoh CX6 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Ricoh CX6 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Ricoh CX6

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Ricoh CX6 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Ricoh CX6
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    Does the Ricoh CX6 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Ricoh CX6 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Ricoh CX6?
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    Ricoh CX6 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Ricoh
    Model Ricoh CX6
    Announced 2011-11-15
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×)
    Max Aperture F3.5-5.6
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.00 m
    Max Flash Sync s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 100
    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 Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 201g
    Physical Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm
    Battery Model DB-100
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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