Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(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
- Launched August 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was revealed 3 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh CX4
| XG-1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax XG-1
| CX4 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX4
| XG-1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 and the CX4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and CX4 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 life | 240 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $599 | $211 |