Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh CX6
A3000 IS | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A3000 IS
CX6 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 22 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX6
A3000 IS | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |
Cost at launch | $240 | $595 |