Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A7R

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The CX4 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 and the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and A7R.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.