Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX2 matches up vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX2 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.