Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look more closely at the Canon S90 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S90 was launched 4 months before the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S90 grades vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 versus Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S90 and the CX4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and CX4.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S90 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.