Ricoh CX6 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was revealed 6 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX6 scores versus the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.