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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was announced 16 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX4 grades against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H20

 CX4 H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2010May 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh CX4

 H20 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H20

 CX4 H20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 versus the H20.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer CX4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (250 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sony H20
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony H20
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $211 $249