Ricoh CX4 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was launched 3 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX4 grades vs the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX4 against the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.