Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A9

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX4 matches up versus the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 versus the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.