Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W650

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.