Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-7

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was revealed within a month of the NEX-7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX6 matches up against the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX6 and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 and the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will show extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.