Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Announced 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The CX6 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX6 matches up against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-70
CX6 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh CX6
WG-70 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 100 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-70
CX6 | WG-70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 and the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and WG-70.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-11-15 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 193g (0.43 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 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $595 | $280 |