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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was announced 2 years after the A330 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX6 scores vs the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A330

 CX6 A330 
RevealedNovember 2011May 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh CX6

 A330 CX6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A330

 CX6 A330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the A330.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and A330.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX6 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern CX6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Sony A330
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony A330
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A330
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-11-15 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $595 $545