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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was introduced 19 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX4 grades against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony T900

 CX4 T900 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh CX4

 T900 CX4 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony T900

 CX4 T900 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer dimensions 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 T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 compared to the T900.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony T900 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger CX4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Sony T900
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sony T900
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Sony T900
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony T900
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $211 $300