Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX1 scores versus the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX1 and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 against the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.