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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 2 months later than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX4 matches up against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony TX9

 CX4 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh CX4

 TX9 CX4 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX9

 CX4 TX9 
LaunchedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 versus the TX9.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX9 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony TX9
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $211 $799