Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX4 was launched 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX4 grades against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony RX100 VA
CX4 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh CX4
RX100 VA | CX4 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | August 2010 | Newer by 96 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony RX100 VA
CX4 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 features 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the RX100 VA.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and RX100 VA.
Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $211 | $998 |