Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Released February 2009
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX4 was introduced 19 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 grades vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony T90
CX4 | T90 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh CX4
T90 | CX4 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony T90
CX4 | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the T90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and T90.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony T90 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern CX4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $211 | $259 |