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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX30

 CX4 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX30 CX4 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX30

 CX4 TX30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX4 compared to the TX30.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and TX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sony TX30
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $211 $230