Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was manufactured 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 matches up versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 vs the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and A100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The CX6 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger CX6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.