Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
(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
- Revealed November 2011

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D30 was launched 2 years after the CX6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D30 scores vs the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh CX6
D30 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon D30
CX6 | D30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX6
D30 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 versus the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and CX6.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon D30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger D30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $595 |