Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380 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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
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Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX4 was released 12 months after the A380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX4 matches up vs the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A380
| CX4 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Ricoh CX4
| A380 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A380
| CX4 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 versus the A380.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and A380.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A380 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer CX4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-08-19 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 519 grams (1.14 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $211 | $899 |
