Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A33

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was revealed 15 months after the A33 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX6 matches up versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 versus the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and A33.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A33 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher CX6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.