Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.