Ricoh CX6 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was revealed 22 months before the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX6 scores versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 and the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and QX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX6 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony QX100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.