Ricoh CX6 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was launched 3 years before the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX6 scores vs the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and W800.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.