Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 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
- Launched August 2010
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX1 was brought out 18 months earlier than the CX4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX1 scores vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh CX4
CX1 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh CX1
CX4 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX4
CX1 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 against the CX4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh CX4 to produce more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-19 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-70 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $211 |