Ricoh CX4 vs Sony QX100

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX4 grades against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has external 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) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and QX100.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.