Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Released July 2010
(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
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X90 was revealed about the same time to the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the X90 scores vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh CX4
X90 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax X90
CX4 | X90 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX4
X90 | CX4 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | August 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 compared to the CX4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and CX4 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and CX4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X90 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X90 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-L106 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $211 |