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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX10

 CX4 TX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX10 CX4 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX10

 CX4 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony TX10
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $211 $309