Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax W60 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was manufactured 3 years before the CX6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W60 grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax W60 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W60 and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W60 against the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and CX6.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.