Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
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Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was brought out 20 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX4 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H50
| CX4 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh CX4
| H50 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H50
| CX4 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 versus the H50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and H50.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh CX4 to show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger CX4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-08-19 | 2009-01-15 |
| 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $211 | $80 |