Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was announced 5 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX4 matches up vs the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 against the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 II will give you more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.