Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 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
- Introduced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX6 was revealed 23 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX6 matches up against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W320
CX6 | W320 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh CX6
W320 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W320
CX6 | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 compared to the W320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and W320.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent CX6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-11-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $595 | $269 |