Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A7R II

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was introduced 7 years before the A7R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX1 scores versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 offers exterior measurements 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and A7R II.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will show more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.