Performance
Like the older models in the series that share its sensor, the CX6 reaches the 20 marker on our resolution charts at ISO 100, and the 14 marker at ISO 3200, which is respectable. Image detail appears a little smudged when viewed at 100%, especially at ISO 400 and above.
A new ‘optical super resolution’ is available in ‘weak’ or ‘strong’ settings, and applies further sharpening and tonal compression during processing to give clarity to edge detail and better tonal range. However, I find that detail is overprocessed and is best avoided. Work on the JPEG files in post-production instead.
For natural results, it is better to stick to the standard colour mode, because vivid is overpowering. Generally, auto white balance can be relied upon, although blue skies in sunny conditions are cyan in tone.
Autofocus is very quick in bright light, but in low-contrast conditions the contrast detection hunts for the AF point, which slows down the focusing process.
Images: As with most compact cameras, JPEG compression leaves image detail looking a little smudged when viewed at 100%
