Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 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
- Launched August 2010
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX10
CX4 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh CX4
TX10 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | August 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX10
CX4 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |