Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was manufactured 13 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX4 scores vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 compared to the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and TX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The CX4 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern CX4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.