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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A7R II

 CX6 A7R II 
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Ricoh CX6

 A7R II CX6 
LaunchedJune 2015November 2011More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A7R II

 CX6 A7R II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R II Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
Sony A7R II Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
sensor resolution is excellent (42MP)
bad battery life (290 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A7R II
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-11-15 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $595 $2,913