Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A900

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A900 (25MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was announced 11 months after the A900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX2 grades against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys external 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 A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX2 compared to the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will provide extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher CX2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.