Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe CX6 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX6 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX1
CX6 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 28 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Ricoh CX6
WX1 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX1
CX6 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 versus the WX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and WX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The CX6 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher CX6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-11-15 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $595 | $149 |