Ricoh CX6 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 3 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX6 matches up vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony QX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.