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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX4 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was released 5 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 grades against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony HX90V

 CX4 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh CX4

 HX90V CX4 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2010More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony HX90V

 CX4 HX90V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 and the HX90V.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony HX90V
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $211 $440