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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was brought out 10 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A6100

 CX4 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh CX4

 A6100 CX4 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2010Fresher by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A6100

 CX4 A6100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got 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 A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the A6100.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Sony A6100 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
Sony A6100 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony A6100
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
86
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony A6100
 Ricoh CX4Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-19 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $211 $748