Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A450

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was revealed 23 months later than the A450 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has got external 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and A450.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.