Ricoh CX4 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 5 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX4 scores against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 and the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and QX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.