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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX1

 CX4 TX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX1 CX4 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX1

 CX4 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX1
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Cost at release $211 $350