Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 17 months earlier than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the X70 matches up vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X70 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 versus the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and CX4 is 71 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and CX4.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.