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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 July 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 11 months prior to the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX4 grades against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh CX5

 CX4 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh CX4

 CX5 CX4 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh CX5

 CX4 CX5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the CX5.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh CX5
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX4 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 205g (0.45 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-100 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $211 $399