Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A7R II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A7R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was released 6 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX2 scores against the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 versus the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and A7R II.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.