Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W830

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was announced 3 years prior to the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX6 grades vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has got exterior dimensions 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX6 and the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and W830.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.