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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony T90

 CX4 T90 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh CX4

 T90 CX4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony T90

 CX4 T90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony T90
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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