Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A550

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A550 (14MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was brought out 24 months later than the A550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX6 matches up vs the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about 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) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and A550 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A550 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.