Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W320
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was introduced 8 months later than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX4 grades versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W320
| CX4 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh CX4
| W320 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W320
| CX4 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX4 and the W320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and W320.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer CX4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $211 | $269 |