Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 12 months prior to the PX so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX4 scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 versus the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and PX.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.