Ricoh CX6 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX6 scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and ZV-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.