Ricoh CX6 vs Sony a1

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was announced 10 years before the a1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX6 scores versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical 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 a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 and the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and a1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.