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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX3 was manufactured 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX3 scores versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh WG-6

 CX3 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-6 CX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-6

 CX3 WG-6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 versus the WG-6.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX3 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
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 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 life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $271