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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was introduced within a month of the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX6 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony W650

 CX6 W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh CX6

 W650 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W650

 CX6 W650 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 and the W650.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and W650.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Sony W650
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony W650
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $595 $140