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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 17 months earlier than the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX4 matches up against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX200V

 CX4 TX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh CX4

 TX200V CX4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX200V

 CX4 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX4 compared to the TX200V.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $211 $500