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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was revealed 17 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX6 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX5

 CX6 WX5 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh CX6

 WX5 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX5

 CX6 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX6 vs the WX5.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX5 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern CX6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony WX5
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average (201g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX5
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $595 $250