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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
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
  • Revealed November 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh CX6

 D30 CX6 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2011Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon D30

 CX6 D30 
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX6

 D30 CX6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh CX6
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