Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W560

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 11 months after the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX6 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and W560.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer CX6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.