Ricoh CX6 vs Sony QX10

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 21 months prior to the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX6 matches up against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX6 vs the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and QX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.