Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was announced 8 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX4 matches up versus the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind in sensor innovation.