Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was brought out 5 years before the NEX-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades vs the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 provides exterior dimensions 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 NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 and the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and NEX-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-6 will deliver extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.