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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-70

 CX6 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-70 CX6 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2011More recent by 100 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-70

 CX6 WG-70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh WG-70
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