Ricoh CX2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX2 matches up against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX2 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX2 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will show more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.