Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A7R III

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was brought out 8 years before the A7R III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX4 matches up versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 and the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A7R III is 92 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and A7R III.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer you more detail having its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.