Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7 II

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The CX3 was released 5 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX3 matches up vs the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 vs the A7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and A7 II is 92 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.