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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh CX4

 CX1 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh CX1

 CX4 CX1 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX4

 CX1 CX4 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX4
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh CX4
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