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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 7 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX6 matches up vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-6

 CX6 WG-6 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-6 CX6 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2011More recent by 76 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-6

 CX6 WG-6 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 features exterior dimensions 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-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 vs the WG-6.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and WG-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX6 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-11-15 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $595 $271