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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was introduced 8 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX4 scores against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W370

 CX4 W370 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh CX4

 W370 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W370

 CX4 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 versus the W370.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and W370.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern CX4 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Sony W370
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W370
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $211 $230