Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7 III

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CX1 was brought out 10 years before the A7 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX1 scores vs the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the CX1 vs the A7 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and A7 III is 93 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and A7 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.