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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H200

 CX4 H200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh CX4

 H200 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H200

 CX4 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Sony H200
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Sony H200
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony H200
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID DB-100 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $211 $250