Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Sport versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 5 months after the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Sport matches up vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Sport and the CX4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and CX4.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Sport to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.