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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX4 grades vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX66

 CX4 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX66 CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX66

 CX4 TX66 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 compared to the TX66.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and TX66.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
features touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2012-02-28
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 images
Battery format - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $211 $350