Ricoh CX6 Review

Name: Ricoh CX6
Brand: Ricoh

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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

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm

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Ricoh CX6 Overview

Launched 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 10.7x zoom 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 lens.

Ricoh CX6 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Ricoh CX6 is the latest member of Ricoh's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Ricoh Small Sensor Superzoom Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Ricoh CX6	2011	10.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.0 fps	104 x 59 x 29mm	201g
Ricoh CX5 Compare	2011	10.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.0 fps	102 x 59 x 29mm	205g
Ricoh CX4 Compare	2010	10.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.0 fps	102 x 59 x 29mm	205g
Ricoh CX3 Compare	2010	10.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	102 x 58 x 29mm	206g
Ricoh CX2 Compare	2009	9.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	102 x 58 x 29mm	185g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
Ricoh CX6 vs CX5 vs CX4 vs CX3 vs CX2

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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

86 MB Internal Storage

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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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:

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.

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 CX5 Compare	205g	4g heavier	29mm	equal thickness
Ricoh CX4 Compare	205g	4g heavier	29mm	equal thickness
Ricoh CX3 Compare	206g	5g heavier	29mm	equal thickness
Ricoh CX2 Compare	185g	16g lighter	29mm	equal thickness
Canon G16 Compare	356g	155g heavier	40mm	11mm thicker
Olympus XZ-10 Compare	221g	20g heavier	34mm	5mm thicker
Nikon P7100 Compare	395g	194g heavier	48mm	19mm thicker
Canon 1100D Compare	495g	294g heavier	78mm	49mm 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 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 - Olympus TG-850 iHS

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 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 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. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Ricoh CX6 vs Canon SX740 HS 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.

Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Ricoh CX6 LCD

Ricoh CX6 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch 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.

Unfortunately Ricoh CX6 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

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 Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

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 CX5 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Ricoh CX4 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Ricoh CX3 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Ricoh CX2 Compare	640 x 480	shots	No	No	No
Canon G16 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus XZ-10 Compare	1920 x 1080	240shots	No	No	No
Nikon P7100 Compare	1280 x 720	350shots	No	No	No
Canon 1100D Compare	1280 x 720	700shots	No	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 .

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Ricoh CX6 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, 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.

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 50 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top 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 21 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

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Ricoh CX6 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Ricoh CX6 has an Overall Score of 43/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Ricoh CX6 is ranked #152 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #730 out of 1268 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#730 out of 1268 in Top Ranking Cameras
#152 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
#129 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
#219 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#367 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(201g)
#389 out of 920 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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Frequently Asked Questions about 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	3.00"
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
Max 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