Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was launched 3 years prior to the A37 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX2 scores versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 features outside 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 A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX2 vs the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and A37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A37 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.