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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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
Sony H300
(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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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H300

 CX4 H300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh CX4

 H300 CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H300

 CX4 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery power (350 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony H300
 Ricoh CX4Sony 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