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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was brought out 7 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX4 scores vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX5

 CX4 TX5 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX5 CX4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX5

 CX4 TX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has outside 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 versus the TX5.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The CX4 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern CX4 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (148g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX5
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $211 $239