Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony A6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was announced 8 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 matches up versus the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX2 compared to the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and A6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.