Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX350

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 7 years before the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX4 scores versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 vs the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and HX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.