Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor size.

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The CX5 was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.