Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
(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 WX350
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
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Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX6 scores versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX350
| CX6 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX6
| WX350 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | November 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX350
| CX6 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 vs the WX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and WX350.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-11-15 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $595 | $270 |