Ricoh CX4 vs Sony S2100

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 8 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX4 matches up versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 compared to the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony S2100 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher CX4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.