Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A7 (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The CX1 was announced 5 years prior to the A7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the CX1 matches up vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 compared to the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and A7.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.