Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A230
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Overview
Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very well matched but the CX4 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX4 was introduced 2 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX4 matches up versus the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A200
CX4 | A200 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | July 2008 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh CX4
A200 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A200
CX4 | A200 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 against the A200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A200.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The CX4 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The newer CX4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 572 grams (1.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Compact Flash |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $211 | $100 |