Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.