Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony WX80
CX6 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh CX6
WX80 | CX6 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | November 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony WX80
CX6 | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |