Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W310

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was manufactured 23 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX6 scores versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 versus the W310.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and W310.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher CX6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.