Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7 II

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The CX6 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX6 scores versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 vs the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and A7 II is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and A7 II.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will result in greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.