Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX200V

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was released 21 months before the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX4 grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 comes with physical 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 against the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and HX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.