Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX6 was announced 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX6 matches up against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh WG-M1
CX6 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+1115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX6
WG-M1 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | November 2011 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-M1
CX6 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | (1×) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $595 | $2,000 |