Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A6300

Here is a thorough review of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A6300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX2 matches up against the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features 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) and the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX2 against the A6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and A6300 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and A6300.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.