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Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3100
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D3000 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched but the D3000 (APS-C) and CX6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D3000 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D3000 scores vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Ricoh CX6

 D3000 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon D3000

 CX6 D3000 
ReleasedNovember 2011December 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Ricoh CX6

 D3000 CX6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3000 provides external measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D3000 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D3000 and the CX6.

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and CX6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The D3000 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older D3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon D3000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D3000 Ricoh CX6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-12-11 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL9a DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $595