Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 12 months before the TX10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX4 matches up vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 and the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and TX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.