Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A99

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CX6 was brought out 13 months prior to the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX6 grades against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 offers external 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and A99.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.