Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A6100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was unveiled 8 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX6 matches up vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX6 compared to the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will produce more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.