Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and a1 (50MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly large difference 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 a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX2 matches up against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 against the a1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and a1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will render greater detail with its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.