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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-20

 CX6 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-20 CX6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2011Newer by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-20

 CX6 WG-20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh WG-20
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