Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX300

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX4 grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 vs the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and HX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX300 to render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.