Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A560

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A560 (14MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was unveiled 12 months prior to the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX2 matches up vs the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX2 compared to the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and A560.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A560 will show extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor technology.