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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 22 months before the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 A3000 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A3000 IS

 CX6 A3000 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 22 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX6

 A3000 IS CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS against the CX6.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and CX6.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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