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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX2 scores against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh WG-6

 CX2 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh CX2

 WG-6 CX2 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2009More modern by 103 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-6

 CX2 WG-6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 and the WG-6.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-20 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $341 $271