Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX6 was launched 23 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX6 scores versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W380
CX6 | W380 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh CX6
W380 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W380
CX6 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got external dimensions 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 Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the W380.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and W380.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W380 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent CX6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $595 | $44 |