Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 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
- Announced November 2011
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX3 was released 17 months prior to the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX3 scores vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX6
CX3 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh CX3
CX6 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX6
CX3 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 compared to the CX6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and CX6.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | DB-100 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $595 |