Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX1

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was brought out 15 months earlier than the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX6 grades vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has got outer 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 versus the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and RX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor technology.