Ricoh CX4 vs Sony S950

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was revealed 19 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX4 grades against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 against the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and S950.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher CX4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.