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Ricoh CX6

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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • CX6 is a very capable advanced compact
  • camera demonstrates a good dynamic range and handles both highlight and shadow detail capably
  • The menu systems is very clearly laid out and easy to navigate

Cons

  • are softer in the corners and there is occasional purple fringing
  • the Aperture-priority mode is a little rudimentary
  • the DR images have noticeably less saturated colours than the Normal version

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.6
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Single, Live View
  • 3 in
  • no

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Ricoh CX6 - Pros & Cons

Ricoh CX6

Pros

  • CX6 is a very capable advanced compact
  • camera demonstrates a good dynamic range and handles both highlight and shadow detail capably
  • The menu systems is very clearly laid out and easy to navigate
  • great colour reproduction and levels of noise throughout
  • the zoom mechanism becomes quicker as you progress through the range
  • The 28-300mm range is very versatile
  • sharp display ensures that the various options and icons are clear and legible
  • other key improvements are also welcome
  • street photography camera offers a perfect balance of image quality plus portability
  • bright and excellent to see

Cons

  • are softer in the corners and there is occasional purple fringing
  • the Aperture-priority mode is a little rudimentary
  • the DR images have noticeably less saturated colours than the Normal version
  • The noise and loss of fine detail get progressively worse
  • compact flash card)
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Ricoh CX6 have Image Stabilization
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Ricoh CX6 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Ricoh CX6 have Weather Sealing

Ricoh CX6 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Ricoh CX6 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2432
  • 2736x2736
  • 3648x2048
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1728x1296
  • 1280x9601
  • 640x480
ProcessorSmooth Imaging Engine IV
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.7 x
Digital zoom4.8 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv28 - 300
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/2
AE frames3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight7.09 oz
Width4.09 in
Height2.32 in
Depth1.14 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots1230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage86.0 mB
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlNo

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Ricoh CX6 Ricoh - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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  • 1
Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX6 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 15.11.2011
Ricoh CX6 Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Ricoh CX6 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 lens. Read our CX6 review to find its pros and cons.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX6 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.03.2012
Ricoh CX6 Review
4.4

The CX series of Ricoh cameras is now in its sixth iteration. The CX6 arrives with the characteristic level of upgrades on the previous version – more evolution than revolution – but it still promises high performance and good images.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX6 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.03.2012
Ricoh CX6 Review
4.4

The CX series of Ricoh cameras is now in its sixth iteration. The CX6 arrives with the characteristic level of upgrades on the previous version – more evolution than revolution – but it still promises high performance and good images.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX
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Ricoh CX

Photos made with Ricoh CX1, CX2, CX3, CX4, CX5, and CX6 cameras. Users of Ricoh R Series compacts are welcome also.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX5
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CNET
Published: 28.04.2011
Ricoh CX5

The Ricoh CX5 is a well-built camera with a few design and implementation flaws that might dissuade newcomers to the brand from picking up an otherwise good device.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX6 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 17.01.2012
Ricoh CX6 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The CX6 is the latest travel-zoom camera from Ricoh based around a 10.7x 28-300mm lens. New features for the 2012 model include an even faster hybrid auto-focus system, aperture and shutter priority modes, higher-resolution LCD screen and a 3fps burst mode with auto-focus. Read our expert Ricoh CX6 review to find out if it can keep up with the travel-zoom competition.

Ricoh CX6 Ricoh CX6 review
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Amateur Photographer
Ricoh CX6 review
3.0

Enthusiast photographers are sure to appreciate the improvements to the series, writes Tim Coleman