Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh CX6
WS80 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WS80
CX6 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX6
WS80 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |