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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A200

 CX4 A200 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2008Newer by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh CX4

 A200 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A200

 CX4 A200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sony A200
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
Sony A200 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony A200
 Ricoh CX4Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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