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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was introduced 14 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX6 grades against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX80

 CX6 WX80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh CX6

 WX80 CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX80

 CX6 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the WX80.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and WX80.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Sony WX80
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-15 2013-01-08
Body design 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
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 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 photos
Battery form - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $595 $276