Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched August 2010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX4 matches up against the H70 for 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-H70. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony H70
| CX4 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh CX4
| H70 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony H70
| CX4 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 versus the H70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and H70.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sony H70 Vlogging features
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | DB-100 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $211 | $199 |