Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX4 was manufactured 4 years before the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX4 matches up against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H300
| CX4 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh CX4
| H300 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H300
| CX4 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX4 against the H300.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and H300.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz(R) |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 350 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $211 | $249 |