Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6600

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was revealed 10 years before the A6600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX3 matches up vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 compared to the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and A6600 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A6600.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6600 will give you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.