Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7R

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A7R (36MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was released 6 years prior to the A7R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX1 matches up vs the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX1 and the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and A7R.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.