Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A390

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The CX4 was manufactured about the same time to the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX4 scores against the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 versus the A390.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and A390.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A390 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.