Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7S II

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CX5 was launched 5 years earlier than the A7S II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX5 scores against the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 features 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 and the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and A7S II.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7S II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.