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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 20 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX4 scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W220

 CX4 W220 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh CX4

 W220 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W220

 CX4 W220 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX4 and the W220.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and W220.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W220 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger CX4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W220
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $211 $160