Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W730

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 14 months prior to the W730 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the CX6 grades vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 versus the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor technology.