Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX6 was launched 3 years before the WG-20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the CX6 matches up against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-20
CX6 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh CX6
WG-20 | CX6 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | November 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-20
CX6 | WG-20 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX6 and the WG-20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WG-20.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-11-15 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $595 | $370 |