Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6300

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A6300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was revealed 8 years before the A6300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades against the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 versus the A6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A6300 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and A6300.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6300 will provide more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.