Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was manufactured 22 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Q7 matches up vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q7 compared to the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and CX6.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax Q7 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Q7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.