Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was launched 2 years after the A300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX4 scores vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys physical dimensions 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 A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 versus the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and A300.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The CX4 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The fresher CX4 should have an edge in sensor tech.