Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W230

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was brought out 19 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX4 grades versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 against the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W230 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern CX4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.