Ricoh CX6 vs Sony H300

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 3 years before the H300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX6 grades vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer measurements 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 H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and H300.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.