Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 6 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the I-10 matches up against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the I-10 and the CX4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and CX4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax I-10 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.