Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4
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![Pentax Optio E70 front Pentax Optio E70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E70/Pentax-E70-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX4 front Ricoh CX4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX4/Ricoh-CX4-front.jpg)
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Pentax E70 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The E70 was brought out 19 months before the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E70 grades vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Ricoh CX4
E70 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax E70
CX4 | E70 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+808k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Ricoh CX4
E70 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Pentax E70 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E70 compared to the CX4.
![Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and CX4.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Ricoh-CX4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio E70 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $140 | $211 |