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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released November 2011
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 3 months before the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX30V

 CX6 HX30V 
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh CX6

 HX30V CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX30V

 CX6 HX30V 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the HX30V.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HX30V.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX30V
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-15 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $595 $420