Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was brought out 10 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.