Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX66
CX4 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh CX4
TX66 | CX4 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX66
CX4 | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |