Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX30V
CX6 | HX30V | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh CX6
HX30V | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX30V
CX6 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |