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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 2 months before the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX6 grades against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX70

 CX6 WX70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Ricoh CX6

 WX70 CX6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX70

 CX6 WX70 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 comes with external 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 and the WX70.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and WX70.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX70
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $595 $242