Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 3 years before the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX4 scores vs the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX4 compared to the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and H200.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.