Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A330

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

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.

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

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.