Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX4 was launched 23 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX4 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony HX20V
| CX4 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh CX4
| HX20V | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony HX20V
| CX4 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical 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) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 against the HX20V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and HX20V.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $211 | $397 |