Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6600

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A6600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was introduced 10 years prior to the A6600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX4 matches up versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A6600 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A6600.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6600 will render more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind in sensor tech.