Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX6 was manufactured 4 months after the W550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX6 matches up vs the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W550
| CX6 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh CX6
| W550 | CX6 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W550
| CX6 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 against the W550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and W550.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-11-15 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Cost at launch | $595 | $119 |