Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A100

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the CX4 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was manufactured 4 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX4 matches up vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 compared to the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The CX4 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher CX4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.