Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2011
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX6 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX6 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-30W
CX6 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Ricoh CX6
WG-30W | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | November 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-30W
CX6 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has outer 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-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the WG-30W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WG-30W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-11-15 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display 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 rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $595 | $280 |