Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CX6 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX6 scores versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 compared to the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and A7S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7S will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.