Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 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
- Introduced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX6 was revealed 11 months later than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX6 scores vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W530
CX6 | W530 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 11 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh CX6
W530 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W530
CX6 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the W530.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and W530.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-11-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $595 | $269 |