Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Released September 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
- Announced August 2010
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The E85 was revealed 11 months before the CX4 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E85 scores vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh CX4
E85 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax E85
CX4 | E85 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | September 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX4
E85 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E85 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E85 against the CX4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and CX4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax E85 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio E85 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-09-17 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI95 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $211 |