Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W690

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX6 and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was unveiled 3 months before the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX6 scores against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 offers exterior measurements 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 versus the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and W690.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.