Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A6100
CX4 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh CX4
A6100 | CX4 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | August 2010 | Fresher by 109 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A6100
CX4 | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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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 |