Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1

Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CX2 was announced 4 years before the RX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 vs the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and RX1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.