Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was released 10 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX4 matches up against the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 against the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail as a result of its extra 51MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.