Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX7

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was launched 8 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX4 matches up vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX4 compared to the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and TX7.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The CX4 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger CX4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.