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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was released 2 years after the A380 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the CX6 scores against the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A380

 CX6 A380 
LaunchedNovember 2011August 2009Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Ricoh CX6

 A380 CX6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A380

 CX6 A380 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the A380.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and A380.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A380
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-11-15 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $595 $899