Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 8 months earlier than the CX6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and CX6.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.