Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-6

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the CX1 matches up against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CX1 against the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and WG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.