Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 4 years prior to the HX400V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 against the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.