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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released November 2011
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W380

 CX6 W380 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh CX6

 W380 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W380

 CX6 W380 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Sony W380
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony W380
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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