Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was brought out 2 years after the A500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX6 grades vs the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has exterior dimensions 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 A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and A500.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A500 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger CX6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.