Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5100

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was revealed 6 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX2 grades versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside measurements 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 a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony a5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX2 versus the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and a5100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.