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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released November 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 3 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX6 matches up vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-30

 CX6 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-30 CX6 
AnnouncedOctober 2014November 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-30

 CX6 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 against the WG-30.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and WG-30.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX6 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-11-15 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $595 $428