Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the CX2 grades versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 offers physical dimensions 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and RX100 VI is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.