Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the CX6 grades vs the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A7R II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and A7R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will render more detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor innovation.