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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WS80 scores versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh CX6

 WS80 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WS80

 CX6 WS80 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2009More recent by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX6

 WS80 CX6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WS80 vs the CX6.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WS80
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
59
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio WS80Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Ricoh CX6
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-05 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $220 $595