Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX1
CX4 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh CX4
TX1 | CX4 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX1
CX4 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |