Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

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.

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

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.