Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was revealed 9 years before the A7R IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX5 matches up vs the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior dimensions 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 A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 compared to the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will offer more detail because of its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.