Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W370

The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 23 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX6 scores against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 vs the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer CX6 should have an edge in sensor technology.